Allan Block Technical Newsletter - 3rd Qtr 2014Allan Block Corporation7424 W 78th StBloomington, MN 55439

© 2014 Allan Block Corporation, Bloomington, MN Phone 952-835-5309, Fax 952-835-0013, DOC. #R0929-0714

presented a numberof design chal-lenges, but func-tioned perfectly forthe team while pro-viding much neededparking.

Typically, AB Fenceposts are built onpile footings. Thesestandard footingswere not feasible inthe areas of the ele-vated garage deck.The engineer solvedthis by designing theperimeter beam to carry not only the loads from the elevated field,but also the overturning moment force from the cantilevered ABFence system. This alternate fence footing design solved the chal-lenge of building AB Fence for a non-standard application. Theend result is a beautiful fence that provides privacy, security, andsafety to the Arkansas Razorbacks football program.

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Allan Block Technical Newsletter

Inside this issue:Project Profile:

Univ of Arkansas Fence surroundsRazorbacks practice facility

AB Fence System - Benefits and Advantages

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To say that football is a way of life in the south is an understate-ment. Consider the University of Arkansas Razorbacks - Theyhave had a football team since 1894 and football is an importantpart of the university and their culture. In proof of their dedi-cation and as part of their facility master plan for RazorbackAthletics, the university built a new football operational facilityto support their team.

When the University of Arkansas recently upgraded their footballpractice facilities, the architect selected the Allan Block Fence sys-tem for the fencing around the practice fields. The AB Fence sys-tem was selected for the project because it was a cost effectivesolution that was aesthetically pleasing as well. The AB Fence sys-tem also proved to be flexible enough to handle some of the morechallenging design requirements.

In order to construct the new operational building, it was decidedto move the outdoor practice fields to the south side of the WalkerFamily Training Center. The architects of the project consideredthe available space and decided a multi-use facility would bestserve the team and the functionality of the surrounding buildings,by placing the new practice field above a new parking facility. This

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®

Elevated Field Created Design Challenges

See more here.

Project Size: 8,700 ft² (808 m²)

Block Used:AB Fence System

Manufacturer:Midwest Block & BrickSpringdale, AR

Contractor:Flintco, LLC

Architect:Polk Stanley Wilcox

Engineer: Kenneth Jones & Assoc.

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AB Fence Construction – JigsLocating the posts on top of the piles correctly on a fenceproject is crucial. The AB Fence System is a modular sys-tem so minimal cutting is required to build any project.Before determining pile locations a few simple on-sitetools can make the job go much smoother. Using the fol-lowing construction jigs will help your project go togetherquickly saving time and money.

Pile Layout JigIt is recommended that before digging any post footings be sure to determine theexact post spacing by field measuring the blocks. To determine the length, on a flatsurface, line up the number of panel blocks used for each panel with a post blockon each end. Be sure to have the 0.25 in (6.5 mm) gap between the end of thepanel nub and the bottom of the post pocket. The center to center of post dimen-sion is your post spacing.

The pile layout jig is used in conjunction with the post block templates shown here.Simply cut a 2x6 to length. The length is the field measured panel block plus 0.50in. (13 mm) to account for the 0.25 in (6.5 mm) gap mentioned above.

Create a pile layout jig for each different length panel. Using them will allow youto accurately mark the center of your footings prior to digging. Once the piles aredug, the layout jig can also be used to accurately make the post location on thefooting and the vertical rebar positions.

This is a summerized excerpt from the AB Fence Installation Manual. Re-quest a copy from your local AB representative or find it at allanblock.com for ad-ditional jigs, helpful tips and complete installation details.

Plan Your Fence LayoutAllan Block has tools available to makes it easy to draw your fence panels. The AutoCAD Fence Macro allows you to configure yourpanels to fit any project requirements. It helps lay out multiple panels, detailed panel drawings, panel sections, and post sections.Download the Allan Block Fence Macro for AutoCAD to quickly lay out standard pattern and Ashlar pattern fence designs.

There is several million square feet ofAB Fence installed today covering alltypes of site conditions, wind loadsand foundation types. For more information contact the Allan BlockEngineering Department.

Visit allanblock.com for more information.

Overview of the AB Fence® System

AB Fence is a mortarless concreteblock fencing system that usesmaintenance free interlocking blocksto create an attractive and effectivesolution for sound abatement, secu-rity, privacy and more. The fencesystem transfers wind loads hori-zontally to posts through interlock-ing fence panel units and integralbond beams to create post and panelsections. Ultimately, the loads aretransferred from the posts to thesupporting footings. However, the actual footing requirements are minimal compared totraditional cast-in-place fence designs with the entire load of the AB Fence being resistedby footings only at the posts. Only a small leveling pad is required beneath the fencepanel since the panels are able to move and flex with any soil movement.

The stabilizing foundation to the entire AB Fence system is a reinforced concrete footing.Footings can be designed in many different styles but they all are intended to resist thelateral and vertical applied forces. The typical AB Fence footing is a 2 ft (0.6 m) diameterconcrete pile footing utilizing simple vertical steel reinforcement directly under the post.The site specific parameters such as soil strength and wind loading will determine the de-sign diameter, depth of each pile hole and the size or amount of rebar. By increasing thepile footings diameter, depth or reinforcement schedule, the capacity of the footing canbe increased.

Occasionally, there are situations where a traditional pile footing cannot be accommo-dated. The cost of the footing and its impact on the structure’s design will need to be eval-uated when determining which footing to use. The Allan Block Fence system will workwith any type of foundation system that is properly designed to adequately handle theoverturning moments required for the project. Optional footings that have been used inthe past with the AB Fence include:

• Spread Footings – The spread footings have been used in areas were deep drillingor excavation is not permitted. This shallow foundation transfers the loads to theearth near the surface, which results in a little larger footprint for the footing itself.

• Cantilever Footings – As you saw in the cover story, the post footings needed to beconstructed over the parking ramp. Cantilever footings have also been used whenconstructing the AB Fence on existing retaining walls. This keeps the additional over-turning forces from the fence from impacting the retaining wall.

The AB Fence system is a versatile product that can be built for a number of configurations.It is a system that provides flexibility to your design challenges and site constraints. Nomatter what type of footing your project requires, an Allan Block Fence application canprovide the solution you are looking for at a cost effective price.

Visit allanblock.com for more information.

2 x 6 Typical

14.625 in.(371.5 mm)

11.625 in.(295.25 mm)

Fasten All Joints Of Post Block Form

Post BlockTemplate

Pile Layout SpacerOn Site Measured Panel LengthNub To Nub + 0.5 in. (13 mm)

Do Not Fasten ThePanel Spacer To ThePost Block Form

2 X 6 Block Fastened To Post Block Form

1.5 in (38 mm)

Pile Layout Jig

Post Block Template with Pile Steel Placement

Mark The PostBlock Template For Each RebarLocation

3.75 in. (95 mm)

3.5 in. (89 mm)

3.75 in. (95 mm)

Rebar

3.5 in. (89 mm)

AB Fence Construction – JigsLocating the posts on top of the piles correctly on a fenceproject is crucial. The AB Fence System is a modular sys-tem so minimal cutting is required to build any project.Before determining pile locations a few simple on-sitetools can make the job go much smoother. Using the fol-lowing construction jigs will help your project go togetherquickly saving time and money.

Pile Layout JigIt is recommended that before digging any post footings be sure to determine theexact post spacing by field measuring the blocks. To determine the length, on a flatsurface, line up the number of panel blocks used for each panel with a post blockon each end. Be sure to have the 0.25 in (6.5 mm) gap between the end of thepanel nub and the bottom of the post pocket. The center to center of post dimen-sion is your post spacing.

The pile layout jig is used in conjunction with the post block templates shown here.Simply cut a 2x6 to length. The length is the field measured panel block plus 0.50in. (13 mm) to account for the 0.25 in (6.5 mm) gap mentioned above.

Create a pile layout jig for each different length panel. Using them will allow youto accurately mark the center of your footings prior to digging. Once the piles aredug, the layout jig can also be used to accurately make the post location on thefooting and the vertical rebar positions.

This is a summerized excerpt from the AB Fence Installation Manual. Re-quest a copy from your local AB representative or find it at allanblock.com for ad-ditional jigs, helpful tips and complete installation details.

Plan Your Fence LayoutAllan Block has tools available to makes it easy to draw your fence panels. The AutoCAD Fence Macro allows you to configure yourpanels to fit any project requirements. It helps lay out multiple panels, detailed panel drawings, panel sections, and post sections.Download the Allan Block Fence Macro for AutoCAD to quickly lay out standard pattern and Ashlar pattern fence designs.

There is several million square feet ofAB Fence installed today covering alltypes of site conditions, wind loadsand foundation types. For more information contact the Allan BlockEngineering Department.

Visit allanblock.com for more information.

Overview of the AB Fence® System

AB Fence is a mortarless concreteblock fencing system that usesmaintenance free interlocking blocksto create an attractive and effectivesolution for sound abatement, secu-rity, privacy and more. The fencesystem transfers wind loads hori-zontally to posts through interlock-ing fence panel units and integralbond beams to create post and panelsections. Ultimately, the loads aretransferred from the posts to thesupporting footings. However, the actual footing requirements are minimal compared totraditional cast-in-place fence designs with the entire load of the AB Fence being resistedby footings only at the posts. Only a small leveling pad is required beneath the fencepanel since the panels are able to move and flex with any soil movement.

The stabilizing foundation to the entire AB Fence system is a reinforced concrete footing.Footings can be designed in many different styles but they all are intended to resist thelateral and vertical applied forces. The typical AB Fence footing is a 2 ft (0.6 m) diameterconcrete pile footing utilizing simple vertical steel reinforcement directly under the post.The site specific parameters such as soil strength and wind loading will determine the de-sign diameter, depth of each pile hole and the size or amount of rebar. By increasing thepile footings diameter, depth or reinforcement schedule, the capacity of the footing canbe increased.

Occasionally, there are situations where a traditional pile footing cannot be accommo-dated. The cost of the footing and its impact on the structure’s design will need to be eval-uated when determining which footing to use. The Allan Block Fence system will workwith any type of foundation system that is properly designed to adequately handle theoverturning moments required for the project. Optional footings that have been used inthe past with the AB Fence include:

• Spread Footings – The spread footings have been used in areas were deep drillingor excavation is not permitted. This shallow foundation transfers the loads to theearth near the surface, which results in a little larger footprint for the footing itself.

• Cantilever Footings – As you saw in the cover story, the post footings needed to beconstructed over the parking ramp. Cantilever footings have also been used whenconstructing the AB Fence on existing retaining walls. This keeps the additional over-turning forces from the fence from impacting the retaining wall.

The AB Fence system is a versatile product that can be built for a number of configurations.It is a system that provides flexibility to your design challenges and site constraints. Nomatter what type of footing your project requires, an Allan Block Fence application canprovide the solution you are looking for at a cost effective price.

Visit allanblock.com for more information.

2 x 6 Typical

14.625 in.(371.5 mm)

11.625 in.(295.25 mm)

Fasten All Joints Of Post Block Form

Post BlockTemplate

Pile Layout SpacerOn Site Measured Panel LengthNub To Nub + 0.5 in. (13 mm)

Do Not Fasten ThePanel Spacer To ThePost Block Form

2 X 6 Block Fastened To Post Block Form

1.5 in (38 mm)

Pile Layout Jig

Post Block Template with Pile Steel Placement

Mark The PostBlock Template For Each RebarLocation

3.75 in. (95 mm)

3.5 in. (89 mm)

3.75 in. (95 mm)

Rebar

3.5 in. (89 mm)

Allan Block Technical Newsletter - 3rd Qtr 2014Allan Block Corporation7424 W 78th StBloomington, MN 55439

© 2014 Allan Block Corporation, Bloomington, MN Phone 952-835-5309, Fax 952-835-0013, DOC. #R0929-0714

presented a numberof design chal-lenges, but func-tioned perfectly forthe team while pro-viding much neededparking.

Typically, AB Fenceposts are built onpile footings. Thesestandard footingswere not feasible inthe areas of the ele-vated garage deck.The engineer solvedthis by designing theperimeter beam to carry not only the loads from the elevated field,but also the overturning moment force from the cantilevered ABFence system. This alternate fence footing design solved the chal-lenge of building AB Fence for a non-standard application. Theend result is a beautiful fence that provides privacy, security, andsafety to the Arkansas Razorbacks football program.

See the full story at allanblock.com.

Allan Block Technical Newsletter

Inside this issue:Project Profile:

Univ of Arkansas Fence surroundsRazorbacks practice facility

AB Fence System - Benefits and Advantages

Have a tablet or smart phone? Download our App and Installation Manuals Today!

Allan Block Technical Newsletter -3rd Qtr 2014

Roadway project, Colorado

Printed onPaper with 30%Recycled Fiber

To say that football is a way of life in the south is an understate-ment. Consider the University of Arkansas Razorbacks - Theyhave had a football team since 1894 and football is an importantpart of the university and their culture. In proof of their dedi-cation and as part of their facility master plan for RazorbackAthletics, the university built a new football operational facilityto support their team.

When the University of Arkansas recently upgraded their footballpractice facilities, the architect selected the Allan Block Fence sys-tem for the fencing around the practice fields. The AB Fence sys-tem was selected for the project because it was a cost effectivesolution that was aesthetically pleasing as well. The AB Fence sys-tem also proved to be flexible enough to handle some of the morechallenging design requirements.

In order to construct the new operational building, it was decidedto move the outdoor practice fields to the south side of the WalkerFamily Training Center. The architects of the project consideredthe available space and decided a multi-use facility would bestserve the team and the functionality of the surrounding buildings,by placing the new practice field above a new parking facility. This

Visit allanblock.com for more information.

®

Elevated Field Created Design Challenges

See more here.

Project Size: 8,700 ft² (808 m²)

Block Used:AB Fence System

Manufacturer:Midwest Block & BrickSpringdale, AR

Contractor:Flintco, LLC

Architect:Polk Stanley Wilcox

Engineer: Kenneth Jones & Assoc.

allanblock.com 3rd Quarter, 2014

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